25) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Insurance Companies Have Tightened or Eased Over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 23 and 24), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 3. Adoption of More-Stringent Market Conventions (That Is, Collateral Terms and Agreements, ISDA Protocols). | Answer Type: First In Importance
CTQ25A3MINR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
1/1/2012 - 4/1/2025
Summary
Tracks changes in insurance market conventions and stringency of financial agreements. Provides insight into evolving risk management practices in the insurance sector.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
Measures the adoption of more-stringent market conventions in insurance industry agreements. Reflects shifts in risk assessment and contractual standards.
Methodology
Collected through survey responses from insurance industry professionals.
Historical Context
Used to understand regulatory and market-driven changes in insurance practices.
Key Facts
- Indicates shifts in insurance market practices
- Reflects evolving risk management strategies
- Provides insight into industry-wide trends
FAQs
Q: What do market conventions mean in insurance?
A: Market conventions are standard practices and terms used in financial agreements. They help standardize risk assessment and contract negotiations.
Q: Why are more-stringent market conventions important?
A: They help manage risk more effectively and create more transparent financial interactions in the insurance industry.
Q: How often do these conventions change?
A: Market conventions can evolve quarterly or annually based on economic conditions and regulatory changes.
Q: Do these changes affect insurance pricing?
A: Yes, changes in market conventions can directly impact insurance pricing and risk assessment strategies.
Q: Who tracks these market convention changes?
A: Regulatory bodies and industry associations closely monitor these evolving market standards.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Insurance Market Conventions (CTQ25A3MINR), retrieved from FRED.